mate
US /meɪt/
UK /meɪt/

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Partner, Gefährte
one of a pair of animals, especially birds, that are breeding or have bred
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The male bird was looking for a mate.
Der männliche Vogel suchte einen Partner.
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Penguins often stay with the same mate for life.
Pinguine bleiben oft ihr ganzes Leben lang beim selben Partner.